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Can Moxibustion Be Done Daily? How Long Should Each Session Last? Is Moxibustion Suitable for Everyone? How to Identify Quality Moxa Sticks?

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Can Moxibustion Be Done Daily? How Long Should Each Session Last? Is Moxibustion Suitable for Everyone? How to Identify Quality Moxa Sticks?

Spring Moxibustion All Questions Answered In early spring, the world revives, and nature bursts with vitality. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) mentions that “spring governs the liver” and “spring and summer nourish Yang, while autumn and winter nourish Yin.” Spring is the season for the liver Qi to rise and a good time … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Bloodletting Therapy

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Bloodletting Therapy

Click the blue text to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy, as one of the classic acupuncture methods, falls under the category of external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Historically known as “Qimai” (启脉) or “Cixue” (刺血络), it primarily involves the use of three-edged needles, plum blossom needles, and fine needles … Read more

Acupuncture Department II: Unique Treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Acupuncture Department II: Unique Treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What is Bloodletting Therapy? Bloodletting therapy is an external treatment method based on the patient’s condition, using specialized needles to puncture specific acupuncture points or superficial blood vessels to release a small amount of blood or lymphatic fluid to treat diseases. It is also known as cì luò (刺络) or cì xuè luò (刺血络). Bloodletting … Read more

Understanding Fire Needle Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Fire Needle Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Fire needle therapy (huǒ zhēn liáofǎ) involves the use of specially designed needles that are heated and then quickly inserted into selected areas or acupuncture points. This technique is believed to stimulate the flow of qi (气), invigorate yang energy (阳气), and regulate the functions of the internal organs (脏腑), thereby ensuring the smooth flow … Read more

Acupuncture Specialty Treatment – Fire Needle

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Acupuncture Specialty Treatment - Fire Needle

The fire needle, referred to as fán zhēn (燔针) and chuàn cì (焠刺) in the Huangdi Neijing, is described in the Ling Shu as: “There are nine types of acupuncture, corresponding to nine changes… the ninth is chuàn cì (焠刺).” The fire needle therapy involves using specially designed needles that are heated until red hot … Read more

Acupuncture Techniques – Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 2)

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Acupuncture Techniques - Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 2)

Acupuncture Techniques – Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 1) 6. Needle Manipulation Techniques After the fine needle is inserted into the acupoint, the operational methods used to elicit the sensation of needling in the patient, adjust the intensity of the sensation, and direct the sensation in a specific direction are referred to as “needle … Read more

Practicing Acupuncture Techniques: Needle Insertion Methods

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Practicing Acupuncture Techniques: Needle Insertion Methods

To follow exciting content, please click here first~ 1. Needle Insertion Direction Clinically, the needle is generally held in the right hand, with the thumb, index, and middle fingers gripping the needle handle, resembling the grip of a brush. The needle is inserted into the acupuncture point, hence the right hand is referred to as … Read more

Needle Therapy (Part II)

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Needle Therapy (Part II)

ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Angle, Direction, and Depth of Acupuncture The angle, direction, and depth of acupuncture refer to the specific operational requirements after the needle is inserted subcutaneously. Mastering the correct angle, direction, and depth during acupuncture is crucial for achieving the desired sensation, performing tonification or sedation, maximizing the effects of acupuncture, enhancing treatment efficacy, and … Read more

Needle Therapy (Part Four)

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Needle Therapy (Part Four)

ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Promoting Qi, Retaining Qi, and Guiding Qi (1) Promoting Qi Method Promoting Qi refers to various techniques used to hasten the flow of meridian Qi. The Shen Ying Jing states: “Using the right thumb and index finger to hold the needle, gently shake, advance and retreat, and twist; the needle should tremble as if … Read more

The Technique of Acupuncture with Fine Needles

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The Technique of Acupuncture with Fine Needles

Fine Needle The fine needle is the most commonly used acupuncture tool in clinical practice, consisting of five parts: needle tip, needle body, needle root, needle handle, and needle tail. Due to its fine nature, it was historically referred to as “micro needle” or “small needle”. As recorded in the “Lingshu: Nine Needles and Twelve … Read more